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• Hearts & Smiles - Hemsundar

Despite much research, in the majority of cases, Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) occur without any known cause. This is one reason the incidence of congenital heart disease has remained fairly constant at 7 to 8 cases per 1000 live births over decades, while other forms of heart disease have been declining in frequency.

Genetic aspects of CHD are an area of intense research and study. Yet access to suitably specialized medical care and affordability of expensive treatment is a bigger problem for many.

	HEART KIDS BLOGATHON : On September 15th, Dr.Mani blogs non-stop for 24 hours to raise awareness and funds for treating heart kids
	February 14th, is A DAY FOR HEARTS : Help spread awareness about the killer that claims thousands of lives every year.
	Many forms of heart birth defects make survival impossible. Unless they're repaired. Unfortunate families struggle with the stress & pain.